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The Carbon Bar

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The Carbon Bar is one of the best classic restaurants in Toronto for classic, especially if you want a strong option in St. Lawrence Market.

The Carbon Bar is an easy classic option in St. Lawrence Market in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation. Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam and Hamachi Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 9.0
3,613 reviews
Toronto
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9.0
Rating
Based on 3613 reviews
Best used for
classic and market
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
St. Lawrence Market · 99 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S1, Canada
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
9.0 from 3,613 reviews
Address
St. Lawrence Market | 99 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S1, Canada
TastyPals Editorial Pick
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Carlos Mendez
Food & Drink Editor
We ordered smash burger at The Carbon Bar and it's the reason we'd go back — the crust forms on a properly hot griddle and the cheese melts fully before it leaves the kitchen — the two things that make or break the format. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.
Dish highlight
Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam

Smoked brisket burnt ends, kimchi spicy miso aioli BBQ, pork crackling Boston leaf lettuce, lime

What to order

Signature dishes at The Carbon Bar

Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam

Smoked brisket burnt ends, kimchi spicy miso aioli BBQ, pork crackling Boston leaf lettuce, lime

Hamachi Crudo

Smoked ponzu, avocado crema, pickled Anaheim, orange segments, green onions, guajillo sesame, squid ink tapioca puffs

Seafood Platter

Oysters, littleneck clams, grilled shrimp cured salmon, citrus chili scallop crudo smoked trout rillette with toast points. Red wine mignonette, smokin' hot sauce, fresh horseradish, lemons

Pitmaster Platter

St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs, CAB Beef Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage, Pulled Pork. Accompanied by dill pickles, fries and our signature house-made sauces

Nadya's Creole Salmon

Smoked Atlantic salmon, stewed swiss chard coconut Creole sauce, pickled Anaheim chilies, fingerling potatoes. Served with coleslaw, dill pickles, signature house sauce and your choice of fries or seasonal vegetables

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What makes The Carbon Bar worth the move

The Carbon Bar is a clean first click in St. Lawrence Market in Toronto when you want a classic option you can trust. Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam and Hamachi Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,613 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.0 from 3,613 Google reviews
Best used for
classic and market
Style
Classic in St. Lawrence Market
Spend
Budget-friendly

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Google rating: 9.0 from 3,613 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Burnt Ends Kimchi Ssam, Hamachi Crudo, Seafood Platter
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9.0 from 3,613 reviews
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Address
99 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S1, Canada
Price
$
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Google rating
9.0 (3,613 reviews)
Cuisine
Classic

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